CES 2026 — What to expect

If there's a common theme at CES 2026, it's artificial intelligence, which will be woven into every product, conversation and prediction about the future of consumer electronics, but it won't be the only story at the world's biggest tech show.

If the recent past, when CES 2025 drew 142,4654 visitors and 4,500 exhibitors, is any indication, we expect this year's event, which will take place January 4-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to draw thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors.

They will arrive at the convention center, which has been expanded in recent years and underwent another major upgrade last year during the event. This year we'll see the fruits of that labor and expanded passages that will hopefully help us all digest this monumental show.